Lecturer in Historic Buildings, Conservation and Stained Glass

Overview

In this role you contribute to world‑leading research and teaching in Archaeology and History of Art, with a focus on historic buildings, conservation and stained glass. You will lead modules, supervise undergraduate, masters and PhD students, and act as Director of Studies for the Stained Glass Conservation and Heritage Management programme. The post strengthens strategic partnerships with institutions such as the York Glaziers Trust and York Minster, while developing new teaching activities and public-facing initiatives. This role offers a chance to shape a unique, industry‑connected postgraduate pathway and broader heritage conservation impact.

Pay / Benefits

• family friendly
• flexible working arrangements
• inclusive facilities
• Disability Confident employer
• forums for staff
• supportive, diverse environment

Responsibilities

• Contribute to teaching and research in Archaeology and History of Art
• Lead modules analysing historic buildings
• Supervise undergraduate, postgraduate, and PhD research
• Act as Director of Studies for Stained Glass Conservation and Heritage Management
• Oversee delivery and development of the Stained Glass programme
• Establish a new teaching studio and launch public-facing initiatives
• Strengthen partnerships with York Glaziers Trust and York Minster
• Lead the postgraduate programme in Stained Glass Conservation
• Engage with a global alumni network in heritage conservation

Key requirements

• PhD in historic buildings, conservation and/or stained glass, or equivalent experience
• Knowledge of research techniques and methodologies for historic buildings, conservation and stained glass
• Highly developed communication skills to engage a wide audience
• Experience in teaching and learning in higher education at undergraduate or postgraduate level

• Excellent communication
• Audience engagement
• Partnership building
• Collaborative approach
• Leadership and initiative
• Knowledge of research techniques and methodologies for historic buildings, conservation and stained glass

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